By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. (John 6:38, ESV) Friend to Friend Growing up we played silly games. Fun games that connected strands of strangers and tethered them to a

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need (Psalm 23:1 NLT). Friend to Friend Flutter. Flutter. Bang! Flutter. Flutter. Bang! Momma and Papa Bluebird danced in front of our sunroom windows, trying frantically to break through the glass barrier. Time and time

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. (Romans 1:16, NIV) Friend to Friend I have been a follower of Christ for many

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Abide in me, and I in you. (John 15:4a) Friend to Friend The first time I went to a drive-in theatre I was about six years old…in first grade. The motion pictures on the reel that night were not just exciting – they were epic.

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed (Proverbs 11:25 NIV, 1984 ed.). Friend to Friend A few years ago a friend of mine almost single-handedly made all the decorations for our church Christmas program. She worked for months on white flowing robes, sparkling sheer

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another (Romans 12:5, NIV). Friend to Friend Sometimes it’s the little things that really get to me. I spend a great deal of time in front of a computer –

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Trust Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us (Hebrews 12:1). Friend to Friend My son was

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37) Friend to Friend Yesterday we visited the story of an unlikely champion: a racehorse named Seabiscuit. He was too small, the jockey was too big and blind in

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth …Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. (Hebrews 12:1) Friend to Friend Both his stature and demeanor were unimpressive to elite breeders. He was exercised with

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth And when He (Jesus) went ashore, he saw a great multitude, and He felt compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd (Mark 6:34 NASB). Friend to Friend As we go throughout our busy days, we are continually met with opportunities to

By Gwen Smith−   Today’s Truth But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33, NIV)   Friend to Friend When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was to twirl in the

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation (Psalm 5:3-4 NIV 1984 ed.). Friend to Friend Many years ago, my husband and I built a house that would be our home

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth I will give thanks to your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness, because your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. (Psalm 138:2, NLT) Friend to Friend I love money-back guarantees. We once bought a car to replace a van that

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar (Psalm 138:6) Friend to Friend He stood out like a sore thumb. Created and set apart by God for a specific task. A great task. The greatest.

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed (Psalm 107:29, NIV). Friend to Friend We live in Kansas City where summers normally include some pretty fierce thunder storms. Our young grandson Justus is not a fan. The driving rain,

By Leslie Vernick− Today’s Truth God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs (Matthew 5:3 NLT). Friend to Friend Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is you. Perhaps you have had an abortion, been involved in an extra-marital affair,

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands (Psalm 19:1 NIV). Friend to Friend My friends Gwen, Lisa, and Bill joined Steve and I for a shrimp boil at my home. We spread out the steamed shrimp and

By Mary Southerland− Today’s Truth Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body (1 Corinthians 6:19, NIV).

By Gwen Smith− Today’s Truth Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar. (Psalm 138:6) Friend to Friend In my spare time, I help coach our high school volleyball team. Let me re-phrase that…because I do not have spare time.

By Sharon Jaynes− Today’s Truth Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls